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MANY Dream Team managers use the fixture list as a guide when making their transfers.It’s simply true that certain teams tend to give up more points than others and there’s no more favourable opponent in the Premier League this season than Southampton.Southampton are destined for relegationCredit: ReutersSaints have mustered just nine points since their promotion to the top flight.They have also scored the fewest league goals (19) and conceded the most (57) with the campaign now two thirds complete.It’s therefore logical that Dream Team bosses in search of plentiful points should always consider which players are most likely to take advantage of Ivan Juric’s beleaguered troops in any given Gameweek.Looking forward to Gameweek 25, Southampton are due to host Brighton at the weekend before travelling to Chelsea three days later.Cole Palmer’s (£5.9m) owners will be expecting big things from that match-up at Stamford Bridge but might there be healthy returns on offer from the Seagulls this coming Gameweek?Mitoma produced a moment of pure magic against ChelseaCredit: APFabian Hurzeler’s side have bounced back from their 7-0 trouncing at the hands of Nottingham Forest with back-to-back wins over Chelsea, first in the FA Cup then in the league.Kaoru Mitoma (£3.6m) scored in both victories over the Blues, his latest strike being a Goal of the Season contender because of a magnificent first touch that brought Bart Verbruggen’s (£2m) long ball forward under control.The Japan international is probably the best option for gaffers tempted by the prospect of backing a Brighton asset against Southampton; he boasts the highest points tally (154) and points-per-game average (5.5) among his team-mates.Most read in FootballHowever, it’s Georginio Rutter (£3.2m) who leads the way for goal involvements with seven goals and five assists to his name.The 22-year-old features in just 0.2% of teams at the time of writing and has to be considered an appealing ultra differential ahead of Gameweek 25.Rutter has added another dimension to Brighton’s attackCredit: ReutersAlternatively, Yankuba Minteh (£2.5m) has tapped into some fine form of late.The former Newcastle winger banked 19 points via a brace on Friday night – only Manchester City’s hat-trick hero Omar Marmoush (£4.4m) has earned more points in Gameweek 24 as it stands.More broadly, Minteh has gained 45 points across five outings since the start of Gameweek 20.All evidence suggests he is perfectly capable of bagging a double-digit haul at St Mary’s this coming Saturday.Minteh took Chelsea for 19 points on Friday nightCredit: GettyBrighton’s second fixture in double Gameweek 25 is a home game against high-flying Bournemouth, a tough test at this point in time.However, the Seagulls did beat the Cherries in the reverse fixture back in November and, besides, their midweek commitment could be seen as something of a free hit if Mitoma and company milk Southampton for plentiful returns at the weekend.Gaffers really are spoiled for choice in Gameweek 25!Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

DREAM TEAM managers are spoiled for choice this week.Gameweek 24 is not done yet with Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa in action on Wednesday night but thoughts have already turned to double Gameweek 25, when all 20 Premier League clubs will have two fixtures to fulfil.Mbeumo will be unleashed upon Leicester and Everton in Gameweek 25Credit: Dream TeamThis opens up all manner of options as players previously limited to one point-scoring opportunity per Gameweek will have two chances to strut their stuff.One individual who is already attracting plenty of new admirers is Bryan Mbeumo (£4.7m).Brentford’s talisman is currently the second-most popular recruit ahead of Friday’s 6:30pm deadline ahead of his double header against Leicester and Everton.The Toffees have improved immeasurably since David Moyes’ return having won four of their last five league games.While the Bees may have a fight on their hands when Everton visit West London, their Friday night trip to the King Power represents one of the most favourable fixtures on offer in the top flight this season.Leicester are seemingly destined for relegationCredit: PARuud van Nistelrooy’s side are languishing in 19th having lost nine of their last ten league games, conceding 25 goals in the process.Thomas Frank will expect his troops, who have scored more goals than the likes of Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Aston Villa this campaign, to capitalise on the Foxes’ vulnerable defence.And the stats suggest Mbeumo is the man most likely to take advantage.Most read in FootballThe Cameroon international has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in all competitions this term.Mohamed Salah (£8.3m), Erling Haaland (£8.1m), Chris Wood (£4.1m) and Alexander Isak (£6.3m) are the only players ahead of Mbeumo in the Premier League Golden Boot race.Crucially, those four rivals are all strikers whereas Brentford’s No19 is categorised as a midfielder in Dream Team.Mbeumo ranks third among Dream Team midfieldersCredit: RexMbeumo has racked up 228 points this season at an average of 7.9 per appearance – a rate only bettered by Cole Palmer (£5.9m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) among assets in his position.While only Chelsea’s main man and Bruno Fernandes (£6.1m) have amassed a higher points total at this stage – a phenomenal effort given Mbeumo’s schedule has not featured European fixtures.Even accounting for a potentially tricky meeting with a resurgent Everton, it would be reasonable to expect a juicy double-digit haul in Gameweek 25.Yoane Wissa (£3m), Mikkel Damsgaard (£3.8m) and Kevin Schade (£3.1m) are all viable options but Mbeumo’s record makes him the optimum selection for gaffers keen on a Brentford player at this juncture.Dream Team bosses should be aware that such a move would be a short-term ploy as Brentford do not have a fixture scheduled for Gameweek 26, when focus will switch to the FA Cup fifth round.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

ETHAN NWANERI (£1.9m) rose to the occasion for Arsenal on Saturday.Mikel Merino (£3.3m) scored a brace off the bench and deserves plenty of credit for his effective showing as emergency striker but it was the Gunners’ 17 year-old starlet who inspired the visitors to victory over Leicester at the King Power.Nwaneri banked 14 points at LeicesterCredit: Dream TeamIn the absence of Bukayo Saka (£6.6m), Gabriel Martinelli (£4.1m), Gabriel Jesus (£3.7m) and Kai Havertz (£4.7m), Mikel Arteta named a front three of Nwaneri, Raheem Sterling (£1.7m) and Leandro Trossard (£3.9m).While the experienced 30-year-olds failed to provide much threat, the promising teenager dragged his side along with flashes of individual brilliance.However, after Nwaneri hit the woodwork twice, it seemed as if Arsenal were going to drop points against relegation-threatened opponents, something that may have all but ended their title challenge.But the Hale End graduate did not relent and it was his picture-perfect cross that presented Merino with a golden opportunity to break the deadlock in the 81st minute – the Spain international obliged with a close-range header to keep spirits high in North London.Merino and Nwaneri delivered for ArsenalCredit: GettyAn assist was the least Nwaneri deserved and, thanks to Dream Team’s bonus point system, he was duly rewarded for his talismanic performance.When all was said and done he banked 14 points in total, including the maximum of FIVE bonus points – a relatively rare feat.ETHAN NWANERI’S PLAYER PERFORMANCE MARKS AGAINST LEICESTER (5 BONUS POINTS):91% pass completion rate (+3)7 successful dribbles (+7)3 successful crosses (+3)1 interception (+1)1 foul won (+1)Most read in FootballLast week, we published an article detailing Nwaneri’s potential and Dream Team managers who took a punt on the youngster were handsomely rewarded.Looking ahead to Gameweek 25, he will surely start against both West Ham and Nottingham Forest and must therefore be considered a savvy option, especially at the low, low price of £1.9m.Arteta must rely on Nwaneri while other attackers are sidelinedCredit: EPAThe Hammers are languishing in 16th and while Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are pushing for Champions League qualification, they did lose 3-0 to Arsenal back in November.And who scored the hosts’ third goal at the Emirates that day? Yep, Nwaneri.Despite a surge in popularity over the weekend, he currently features in 2.2% of teams at the time of writing.At the very least he’s worthy of due consideration.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

ANY Dream Team managers unfamiliar with Omar Marmoush (£4.4m) now understand why Manchester City forked out just shy of £60million for his services in January.The Egypt international scored a sensational hat-trick in the space of 14 minutes against Newcastle on Saturday as Pep Guardiola’s side recorded one of their most impressive wins of the season.Statement madeCredit: Dream TeamMarmoush exhibited a range of finishes in a destructive first-half blitz against in-form opposition.The Magpies had won 12 of their last 14 games in all competitions prior to their 4-0 defeat at the Etihad.The ex-Frankfurt forward was substituted midway through the second half but the damage had already been done by that stage as the earned 26 points in one fell swoop.Marmoush’s hat-trick is clearly the headline but it shouldn’t go unnoticed that he also notched three bonus points for his efforts in other aspects of the game.For much of the campaign, Man City have been overly reliant on Erling Haaland (£8.1m) to score the goals and so fans will be thrilled that one of their new recruits has proven himself capable of clinical finishes.Marmoush is Gameweek 24’s top performer right nowCredit: PAAs is often the case, a sizeable chunk of Dream Team bosses have been enamoured by a hat-trick hero.The deadline is still a few days away but Marmoush is by far and away the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 25 at this stage after a tidal wave of transfers over the weekend.Man City will be in action again before the deadline as they’re due to face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday night.Most read in FootballNeedless to say, if Marmoush picks up an injury in the Spanish capital then many gaffers will be reversing their transfers and switching to Plan B.More broadly, the result in Madrid will impact the viability of all Man City players going forward as they will be without European fixtures for the remainder of the season if they are unable to overturn their 3-2 loss from the first leg.Marmoush appears in 3.5% of teamsCredit: GettyDouble Gameweek 25 will feature 20 fixtures in total with every Premier League side set to play twice.This opens up all manner of options for Dream Team managers.Marmoush’s hat-trick makes him an appealing differential as he currently features in just 3.5% of teams but City’s double header is far from favourable.The defending champions welcome Liverpool to the Etihad next Sunday before a trip to Tottenham the following Wednesday.Ange Postecoglou’s side have underwhelmed this season and victory over Manchester United has only lifted them up to 12th in the table but Spurs have long been a bogey team for Guardiola.James Maddison inspired his side to a 4-0 win in Manchester back in November.READ MORE SUN STORIESMan City host Liverpool next SundayCredit: RexAll things considered, Liverpool and Spurs represents a tough challenge for City in Gameweek 25.It’s not inconceivable that Marmoush will provide plentiful returns but gaffers who take a fixture-first approach will be reluctant to recruit the 26-year-old at this point in time.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 24 in one convenient location.Anthony Gordon is currently the most transferred-out player ahead of today’s 6:30pm deadline but Eddie Howe told journalists that Newcastle’s No10 “should be fine” to face Manchester City on Saturday.The England winger skipped the Magpies’ FA Cup fourth round tie with Birmingham with a thigh issue but has since trained alongside his team-mates.Scan results for Sven Botman and Dan Burn were warmly received by Howe this week with both defenders avoiding long-term injuries but this weekend certainly comes too for the former – the latter has a chance of making the trip.Gordon “should be fine” to play at the Etihad this weekendCredit: GettyArne Slot named Cody Gakpo as a doubt ahead of Liverpool’s home game against Wolves.The Dutch forward, who features in 21.6% of teams at the time of writing, had to be replaced at Goodison Park on Wednesday night because of a knock.Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton are sidelined while Curtis Jones is suspended following his full-time sending off against Everton.Kai Havertz has been ruled out for the remainder of the season having suffered a hamstring tear while in Dubai.The German forward joins Bukayo Saka, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus on the injured list.In more positive news for Arsenal fans, Ben White is available for selection ahead of the Gunners’ trip to Leicester this weekend.Most read in FootballGakpo is a doubt for this weekendCredit: Dream TeamPep Guardiola confirmed that Manuel Akanji is set to undergo surgery following his half-time withdrawal against Real Madrid in midweek.The Swiss defender is expected to be sidelined for “eight to ten weeks”. Jack Grealish was also replaced prematurely against Los Blancos and while his injury is not as severe as Akanji’s, the England international is unlikely to feature against Newcastle this weekend.New signing Nico Gonzalez is a doubt having been forced off at Leyton Orient on debut.Elsewhere, Iliman Ndiaye is set for a spell on the sidelines having incurred a knee injury against Liverpool.David Moyes told reporters: “Iliman has got a medial ligament injury. It’s not looking great at the moment.”Like Jones, Abdoulaye Doucoure is suspended having been shown a red card amid the full-time chaos on Wednesday night.Doucoure and Jones are both suspendedCredit: ReutersNicolas Jackson won’t return for Chelsea until April because of a hamstring injury.On Thursday, Enzo Maresca explained: “We knew it was a muscular problem but not how important it was. Unfortunately, he had the scan and it is an important one. He will be out for six to eight weeks.”Lucas Paqueta and Edson Alvarez resumed training this week and should be available for West Ham – Jean-Clair Todibo should also make the matchday squad.A setback for Crysencio Summerville means the ex-Leeds winger will be out for several more weeks.Tottenham may be boosted by the returns of James Maddison, Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario to the matchday squad ahead of Manchester United’s visit to North London on Sunday, although the former is still considered a doubt.As for the Red Devils, Ruben Amorim hinted at some fresh concerns but offered no names.Unai Emery declared Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings available to face Ipswich but Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres and Matty Cash remain sidelined.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWARSENALInjuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai HavertzSuspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Pau Torres, Ross Barkley, Amadou Onana, Matty Cash, Ezri KonsaSuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Luis Sinisterra (doubt), Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith, Evanilson, Enes Unal, James HillSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, Rico HenrySuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele, Mats Wieffer (doubt), Igor Julio, Solly March, Pervis Estupinan, Lewis Dunk (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Nicolas Jackson, Marc GuiuSuspensions: Mykhailo MudrykCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Joel Ward, Chadi RiadSuspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Dwight McNeil, Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, Orel Mangala, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye, Nathan PattersonSuspensions: Abdoulaye DoucoureFULHAMInjuries: Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Harry WilsonSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin, Christian Walton, Wes BurnsSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Ricardo Pereira, Abdul FatawuSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Joe Gomez, Cody Gakpo (doubt), Tyler MortonSuspensions: Curtis JonesMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Manuel Akanji, Jack Grealish, Nico Gonzalez (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Altay Bayindir, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, Lisandro MartinezSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, Joelinton, Dan Burn (doubt), Anthony Gordon (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Callum Hudson-Odoi (doubt), Carlos Miguel, Taiwo Awoniyi (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Ross Stewart, Jack Stephens, Ryan Fraser, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (doubt), Adam LallanaSuspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson (doubt), Radu Dragusin, Richarlison (doubt), Micky van de Ven, James Maddison (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Jean-Clair Todibo (doubt), Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio SummervilleSuspensions: NoneWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Jorgen Strand Larsen (doubt), Leon Chiwone, Hwang Hee-chan (doubt)Suspensions: None More

FORM is temporary, class is permanent.That widely-parroted adage may ring true but form is one of the most important factors in the realm of the Dream Team.Ahead of the 6:30pm deadline for Gameweek 24, let’s analyse the most in-form players in each position, based on points earned in the last three games.New lease of lifeCredit: GettyGOALKEEPERSKepa Arrizabalaga (£3.5m) – 20 ptsMatz Sels (£3.1m) – 18 ptsJordan Pickford (£4.2m) – 17 ptsAntonin Kinsky (£2.5m) – 13 ptsEmi Martinez (£3.8m) – 11 ptsBournemouth’s only defeat in their last 14 games came against Liverpool and so it’s no surprise their custodian has risen the rankings of late.Previously guilty of frequent errors in a Chelsea shirt, Kepa will feel confident of extending his good form this weekend when he travels to Southampton – the Premier League’s basement boys have scored just 18 goals in the top flight this season.Only David Raya (£4.3m) has kept more clean sheets than Sels in all competitions this campaign, with Pickford third on the podium.Everton’s No1 also ranks joint-fourth for total saves with 78.Tottenham’s Kinsky dropped a clanger against Aston Villa last time out but it’s worth noting his season average of 5.4 points-per-game is only bettered by Caoimhin Kelleher (£2.8m) among keepers to have played at least five times.DEFENDERSMunoz scored against Doncaster on Monday nightCredit: ReutersDaniel Munoz (£4.9m) – 35 ptsNelson Semedo (£2.5m) – 23 ptsEmmanuel Agbadou (£2.4m) – 22 ptsMaxence Lacroix (£3.2m) – 21 ptsJames Tarkowski (£3.9m) – 21 ptsMost read in FootballCrystal Palace’s all-action wing-back has registered a goal, two assists, two clean sheets and 11 tackles in his last three outings!The Colombia international is in a league of his own among defenders right now and only Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m) averages more points-per-game across the whole season.The Eagles have kept five clean sheets in their last six games, hence Lacroix’s healthy returns.Wolves representatives Semedo and Agbadou have benefited from consecutive 2-0 wins over Aston Villa and Blackburn but they’ll need to produce something special to frustrate Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday.Everton’s captain makes the cut following his last-gasp equaliser in Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby.MIDFIELDERSMr PopularCredit: GettyMorgan Rogers (£3.5m) – 39 ptsAntoine Semenyo (£3.9m) – 29 ptsJacob Ramsey (£2.7m) – 25 ptsJack Clarke (£2.2m) – 25 ptsKobbie Mainoo (£3.1m) – 23 ptsAston Villa’s skilful playmaker is the outright most in-form player in the game at present.His underwhelming one-pointer against Wolves in Gameweek 22 was sandwiched between a Champions League hat-trick against Celtic and an impressive 14-point haul at Spurs’ expense in the FA Cup fourth round.It’s no wonder Rogers is comfortably the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 24 – the Villains are set to host both Ipswich and Liverpool.Justin Kluivert (£3.9m) is also among the most transferred-in players this week but Semenyo has the hot hand for Bournemouth right now.The Ghana star has notched four goals and three assists in his last six outings.Cole Palmer (£5.9m) and Alejandro Garnacho (£3m) are the only midfielders to have registered more shots on target than Semenyo in 2024/25.He will fancy his chances against Saints this weekend.FORWARDSTicks a lot of boxesCredit: ReutersMatheus Cunha (£4.7m) – 33 ptsMohamed Salah (£8.2m) – 30 ptsBeto (£2.2m) – 29 ptsChris Wood (£4.3m) – 29 ptsDango Ouattara (£3.5m) – 28 ptsWolves’ No10 is a class act who has taken apart Villa and Blackburn in his last two outings.Cunha currently ranks in the top five forwards for shots on target, big chances created, tackles and bonus points – he does it all!Whether the Brazilian is able to get the better of Virgil van Dijk (£5m) and company remains to be seen.It’s no surprise to see Salah riding high given he is by far and away Dream Team’s top performer this season.The Egyptian superstar averages a mighty 11.1 points-per-game across the campaign and needs just 13 more to reach a quadruple century.READ MORE SUN STORIESWho would bet against him reaching that milestone in Gameweek 24 given the Reds have two fixtures to fulfil?0.3%-owned Ouattara is a decent option for the next two Gameweeks for those who like to think outside the box.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

LIVERPOOL, Aston Villa and Manchester City are the only three teams set to fulfil two fixtures in Gameweek 24.Let’s dive straight into transfer recommendations prior to Friday’s 6:30pm deadline.195 points and countingCredit: Dream TeamMorgan Rogers (£3.5m)The Villains’ No27 is comfortably the most popular recruit this week and with good reason.He scored one goal and assisted another against Tottenham last weekend for a return of 14 points, a haul that propelled him up to seventh in the midfield rankings.Factor in his hat-trick against Celtic in Gameweek 21 and Rogers is statistically the game’s most in-form player at this point in time.The silky dribbler will be unleashed upon 19th-placed Ipswich this weekend before a tough game against Liverpool in midweek.However, that meeting with the Reds is essentially a free hit as most other players will have their feet up on Wednesday night.Ollie Watkins (£5.1m) should also be considered a strong option if he shakes off his injury while Jacob Ramsey (£2.7m) is a tempting differential (0.6% ownership) having racked up 35 points across the last three Gameweeks via two goals and two assists.Liverpool StarsStock up on Liverpool players before Friday’s deadlineCredit: ReutersLet’s have it right, Liverpool players should be the top priority for Gameweek 24.The Reds welcome relegation-threatened Wolves to Anfield on Sunday before their trip to Villa Park and, despite recent slip-ups against Plymouth and Everton, they remain the strongest team in the country.Most read in FootballMohamed Salah (£8.2m), Virgil van Dijk (£5m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m) and Cody Gakpo (£5.1m) are all among the most selected players in Dream Team and justifiably so.However, Luis Diaz (£3.4m) has underwhelmed of late and it might be worth switching to Alexis Mac Allister (£4.1m) or Dominik Szoboszlai (£4.3m) for your midfield needs.The Colombia international played 180+ minutes in Gameweek 23 and returned just four points.Antoine Semenyo (£3.9m) and/or Justin Kluivert (£3.9m)Cherry pickingCredit: GettyAway from the double headers, Bournemouth’s visit to Southampton is bursting with potential.The Cherries have scored 11 goals in their last four outings while Saints have the worst defensive record in the top flight this season.Midfielders Semenyo and Kluivert have 31 goal involvements between them this term and should enjoy themselves against Ivan Juric’s beleaguered troops.Looking further ahead, Bournemouth have two fixtures in Gameweek 25 (Wolves and Brighton) and an FA Cup tie in Gameweek 26.Ethan Nwaneri (£1.9m)Young GunnerCredit: GettyA rogue option to finish but not one devoid of logic.Many Dream Team bosses will be put off by the idea of backing an attack-minded Arsenal player given their depleted resources at this moment in time.Kai Havertz (£4.7m) has joined Bukayo Saka (£6.6m), Gabriel Jesus (£3.7m) and Gabriel Martinelli (£4.1m) on the sidelines but it’s these absentees that make Nwaneri a viable selection.Mikel Arteta has used the 17-year-old sparingly but injuries will surely force his hand for the upcoming fixtures, starting with a trip to 18th-placed Leicester this weekend.READ MORE SUN STORIESNwaneri averages a goal every 100 minutes this season and certainly has the talent to take advantage of the Foxes’ leaky defence.The highly-rated teenager appears in 0.9% of teams at the time of writing.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

MATCHWEEK 22 features some intriguing match-ups that will test the foresight of Score Predictor users.As usual, there’s £250 up for grabs and it’s completely free to play – why not get involved?Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWSimply enter your predictions for the five selected Premier League games and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you amass the most points then you’ll claim the cash prize!Allow us to present some key stats and facts for each relevant fixture to help inform your decisions…Manchester City v NewcastleA fascinating encounter first up with Pep Guardiola’s side having capitulated late on (not for the first time this season) against Real Madrid in midweek.The defending champions have been guilty of far too many errors in recent weeks and they continue to give up a wealth of clearcut chances.Alexander Isak will certainly fancy his chances of exploiting City’s weaknesses, though to what extent may depend on the availability of Anthony Gordon, who is a doubt at this stage.Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali could feasibly dominate the middle third too with Rodri’s absence still a huge disadvantage for the hosts.Most read in FootballThat being said, City pack a punch in attack and in Erling Haaland they have one of very few players in Europe to have outscored Isak in 2024/25.Eddie Howe’s side lost to Fulham in their last league outing but so did Man City, that 5-1 mauling at the hands of Arsenal.Our Prediction: 2-2 drawGuardiola has a lot of his mind right nowCredit: ReutersSouthampton v BournemouthSaints beat Ipswich in their last league game but that’s the full extent of the positive outlook if truth be told.Ivan Juric’s side still need three points to go past Derby’s record-low tally for a Premier League campaign from 2007/08 and it seems unlikely they’ll take anything off Andoni Iraola’s well-drilled outfit on Saturday.The Cherries only defeat in their last 14 games in all competitions came against Liverpool and even Arne Slot admitted his side benefited from a slice of luck that day.Southampton have conceded the most goals in the top flight this season while Bournemouth have scored 11 goals in their last four outings.Our Prediction: 3-0 to BournemouthKluivert and company have been among the goals latelyCredit: GettyCrystal Palace v EvertonTwo bottom-half teams who have made significant strides forward of late.Only Arsenal have taken more points from their last six league games than the Eagles while David Moyes oversaw three wins in four before Wednesday night’s spirited draw against Liverpool.Palace have tightened up at the back since the turn of the year and have consequently kept five clean sheets in their last six games.However, Oliver Glasner’s troops have had a lot more success on the road this term – only four teams have earned fewer points at home.Dwight McNeil inspired Everton to a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture back in September but he’s injured for this weekend’s trip to the capital.There’s also the question of how much an emotionally-charged Merseyside derby has taken out of Moyes’ men?Our Prediction: 1-1 drawMoyes’ return has buoyed EvertonCredit: GettyLiverpool v WolvesThe same question could be asked of the Reds but a home game against opponents currently 17th in the table represents a relatively simple task on paper.Wolves have registered back-to-back 2-0 wins against Aston Villa and Blackburn this month and Slot will be wary of the threat posed by Matheus Cunha but it’s hard to look past the hosts on Sunday.Liverpool are the top scorers in the league, thanks to Mohamed Salah’s blistering form, while only Leicester and Southampton have conceded more goals than Wolves.Our Prediction: 3-1 to LiverpoolUnstoppableCredit: AFPTottenham v Manchester UnitedOn the one hand, this is a meeting of two of the world’s richest clubs, both members of the Premier League’s so-called ‘big six’.On the other hand, it’s 14th vs 13th.Spurs’ 3-0 victory at Old Trafford in September is among the rare high points of their otherwise bitterly disappointing league campaign and Ange Postecoglou also enjoyed a 4-3 win over the Red Devils in the Carabao Cup just before Christmas.Unfortunately, Dominic Solanke, who has scored three goals against Man United this season, isn’t expected to return from injury until the end of the month.Defeats to Liverpool and Aston Villa in the cups have all but erased memories of Spurs’ impressive win at Brentford at the start of the month.As for Ruben Amorim’s side, who knows what to make of them?Recent wins over Rangers, Fulham, FCSB and Leicester have given fans reasons to be cheerful but even the most partisan members of the Old Trafford faithful would admit there’s still plenty of room for improvement.Sunday’s main event is essentially a meeting between the Premier League’s two biggest underachievers at present – nightmare fuel for Score Predictor users.READ MORE SUN STORIESOur Prediction: 3-2 to SpursProve you know better by entering your predictions for Matchweek 22 now!Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More